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Fine Gael proposals on Irish unity a welcome step forward – Mary Lou McDonald
The party President Mary Lou McDonald welcomes Fine Gael's Irish reunification proposals, calling for a serious programme of planning and preparation.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Fine Gael proposals on Irish unity a welcome step forward – Mary Lou McDonaldArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – Hargey
The party MLA Deirdre Hargey calls for investigation into sectarian gestures by loyalist bandsmen.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – HargeyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John Kelly
The party President Mary Lou McDonald expresses sadness at John Kelly's death. John Kelly was a campaigner for Bloody Sunday justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly
Pádraig Delargy expresses condolences on John Kelly's passing, praising his dedication to justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarks
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA criticises Chief Constable Jon Boutcher's comments on the Provisional IRA, calling its existence anathema to democracy.
Justice and policing Original release: Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarksArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Unionist Leaders and Inter-Trade UK Business Association urge the Secretary of State to stop EU Regulation 2026/2108 deepening the Irish Sea customs border
The party, TUV and Inter-Trade UK Business Association urge the Secretary of State to stop EU Regulation 2026/2108 deepening the Irish Sea customs border, citing negative consequences for Northern Ireland businesses.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Unionist Leaders and Inter-Trade UK Business Association urge the Secretary of State to stop EU Regulation 2026/2108 deepening the Irish Sea customs border
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SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
John Finucane MP challenges George Simm's claims on SAS actions in Northern Ireland, defending bereaved families' rights to truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
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Kearney calls for urgent action to remove barriers facing cross-border workers
The party MLA Declan Kearney calls for urgent action to address barriers for cross-border workers, citing the need for greater integration of the all-island economy to deliver economic growth and shared prosperity.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Original release: Kearney calls for urgent action to remove barriers facing cross-border workers
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Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD
The party's spokesperson on Justice, Matt Carthy TD, urges the Minister for Justice to implement the Justice Committee's report on the Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026, opposing changes that could weaken accountability.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD
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Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremists
Deirdre Hargey MLA calls on unionist leaders to condemn explosives and weapons linked to far-right extremists.
Justice and policing Original release: Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremists
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Taoiseach recognition on unity a welcome shift that must be followed by concrete action – Kearney
The party MLA Declan Kearney calls for concrete action on Irish unity planning.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Taoiseach recognition on unity a welcome shift that must be followed by concrete action – Kearney
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Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
The party welcomes a decision on parcel fees, concerning South Antrim MP Robin Swann.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
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Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern Ireland
The party welcomes a proposed UK-EU SPS agreement but criticises EU customs rules and AI Act application in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern Ireland
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Armstrong: Farm fire costs rose four times faster here than across the UK
Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong calls for investment in rural fire services after farm fire costs rose 73% in Northern Ireland.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Armstrong: Farm fire costs rose four times faster here than across the UK
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Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects a call for a deal with dissident republicans, paying tribute to the PSNI on its 25th anniversary.
Justice and policing Original release: Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years
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Sinn Féin to target three Assembly seats in North Belfast
The party selects Gerry Kelly, Carál Ní Chuilín and Maighréad Ní Chonghaile as Assembly candidates in North Belfast.
Other Original release: Sinn Féin to target three Assembly seats in North Belfast
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Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
Jon Burrows MLA responds to accusations of supremacist attitude from Sinn Féin's Philip McGuigan, criticising Sinn Féin's record in government and their stance on the past.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Philip McGuigan's Assembly speech accusing Jon Burrows MLA of supremacist attitude Original release: Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
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Pressure must stay on the Southern Trust and the Health Minister to save Daisy Hill maternity services – Hughes
The party's MP Dáire Hughes criticises the Southern Trust's decision to suspend maternity services at Daisy Hill, calling for reinstatement.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Pressure must stay on the Southern Trust and the Health Minister to save Daisy Hill maternity services – Hughes
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Education Minister must ensure RSE is age appropriate and evidence based – Mason
Cathy Mason calls on Education Minister to ensure RSE is age-appropriate and evidence-based.
Education Issue: Assembly debate on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Original release: Education Minister must ensure RSE is age appropriate and evidence based – Mason
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Draft agreement between EU and British government ‘further evidence of failed Brexit project’ – Ferguson
The party MLA Ciara Ferguson comments on a draft EU and British government agreement on food and plant products, saying it shows Brexit's failures. Ferguson discusses its impact on the regional economy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK food and plant products agreement Original release: Draft agreement between EU and British government ‘further evidence of failed Brexit project’ – Ferguson